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1 April 2026
Phelan Green selects Honeywell UOP FT Unicracking for Saldanha eSAF
Chosen tech will produce commercial-scale electro‑sustainable aviation fuel in Saldanha Bay; R47bn project to deliver >140,000 t eSAF to EU/UK, construction from Q4 2026, local job creation.
31 March 2026
Mesabi Metallics secures $520M Breakwall financing to advance U.S. DR iron-ore project
Northern Minnesota DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant on 16,000+ acres progressing toward commercial start; $2.5B project, 750+ construction workers onsite, backed by EXIM support.
31 March 2026
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to End Polycarbonate Production at Kashima Plant
Discontinuing Kashima polycarbonate plant in March 2028 (120k t/yr) due to weak margins and oversupply. Domestic supply to shift to overseas sites; employees prioritized; financial impact under review.
30 March 2026
Iberdrola awards €3.5bn contracts for Eastern Green Link 4 HVDC subsea interconnector
Contracts awarded for a 640 km HVDC subsea link (2,000 MW) between Scotland and England, supplying 1.5M+ homes; construction starts 2028, commissioning 2033; part of wider UK grid investment.
27 March 2026
Sasol — Middle East developments and business impact
Middle East conflict disrupted gas supply - ORYX GTL shut; ~60 staff safe. Fuel and chemicals impacted; Secunda/Natref secure inventories and alternative crude; contingencies active.
27 March 2026
LKAB releases 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report
Report reviews 2025 performance: geopolitical market weakness hit results; measures to stabilise production and deliveries; social and environmental work in Gällivare & Kiruna.
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27 March 2026
Fondazione MAIRE presents Climate Goals study in Berlin
Fourth edition of Climate Goals study shows Germany as highly aware, pragmatic on energy transition; emphasizes technical focus, workforce upskilling, and shift of momentum toward emerging economies.
27 March 2026
LKAB cuts Kiruna production
Changing rock conditions force temporary shutdown of pellet plant KK3 Apr–Nov, cutting ~2 Mt deliveries in 2026. No layoffs; plant gets maintenance; other mine areas assessed; restart aimed 2027.
27 March 2026
Avangrid completes 250,000-panel Tower Solar installation in Oregon
120 MWac plant due online this year; panels built by SEG Solar in Houston. Will feed PGE grid and support a QTS data center; construction created 200+ local jobs and ~$20M economic benefit.
26 March 2026
thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel extends Isbergues production cuts amid import crisis
Below-cost imports forced full Isbergues shutdown Jun–Sep; orders slashed, ~1,200 jobs at risk; company seeks urgent trade protection; customer supply remains guaranteed.
25 March 2026
EU dialogue on cement industry's low‑carbon transition
Stakeholders urged lead markets, funding (Industrial Decarbonisation Bank), standards, CCS, CO2 transport & storage, skills, stable ETS to speed decarbonisation and competitiveness
25 March 2026
ScottishPower secures £600m National Wealth Fund loan for EGL4 subsea link
2GW, 530 km HVDC subsea link will transmit Scottish low-cost power to England (1.5M homes), cut constraint costs, boost energy security, and support UK clean-power grid upgrades
25 March 2026
Tecnimont (MAIRE) wins $50m rehabilitation study for Guaracara refinery in Trinidad & Tobago
Assessment and rehab study for 150kbpd Guaracara refinery: technical/integrity checks, energy/environment review, water/cooling engineering; CAPEX/OPEX estimates. Phases 1-2 by early 2027
24 March 2026
Toray announces TORAY VISION 2050, TORAY Challenges 2035 and IGNITION 2028
Launches a 2050 sustainability vision and a 2035 strategy with five priorities: growth, business-model change, genba-ryoku/supply-chain resilience, DX and HR. 2028 targets: ¥3T rev, ¥230B core OP, ROIC ~7%
24 March 2026
WuXi Biologics posts record 2025 results
2025 revenue +16.7% to RMB21.8bn; gross margin +500bps to 46%; EBITDA +38%; net profit +45%; 209 new integrated projects; backlog US$23.7bn; bi-/multi-specifics >120% growth
24 March 2026
Equinor begins Raia pre‑salt gas drilling offshore Brazil
Six wells started 24 Mar with Valaris DS‑17 in ~2,900m water; recoverable >1bn boe; capacity 16m m3/day (~15% national demand); start‑up 2028; $9bn investment; FPSO ~6 kg CO2/boe.
23 March 2026
WACKER expands silicone emulsion production in India
New Panagarh GMP-certified silicone emulsion plant boosts local capacity, adds 60 jobs, serves cosmetics/personal-care customers, lets Amtala shift toward R&D and innovation.
22 March 2026
Toray Named Next Nadeshiko Company Again for Employee Work‑Life Balance
Named Next Nadeshiko again for work-life balance: longstanding childcare leave, flextime, telecommuting, hourly leave, awareness campaigns, new family-care support grant and inclusivity unit.
20 March 2026
Petrobras resumes investments in Minas Gerais during Lula visit
During Lula’s visit to Regap (Betim), resumption of investments announced: R$3.8bn (2026–30), up to R$9bn/10 yrs; 8k–36k jobs; +25k bpd capacity (2027) and 13.3 MW solar plant.
20 March 2026
Siemens invests $165M to expand U.S. AI infrastructure manufacturing
Expands manufacturing in NC and SC, adds 350+ jobs, scales prefabricated power distribution, medium‑voltage protection and busway systems for data centers; starts Careers Electric training.
20 March 2026
FUCHS posts solid FY 2025 results
FY2025: sales €3.56bn, EBIT €435m; EPS +2%; dividend +5% to €1.23/€1.22; free cash flow €316m. 2026 outlook: sales ~€3.7bn, EBIT ~€450m
19 March 2026
EU invests €330m in fusion and nuclear R&D and skills
Work Programme funds fusion-to-grid R&D, a PPP, startups, skills and facilities; supports fission research on waste, safety, materials, medical isotopes and talent mobility.
19 March 2026
Genmab: Board constituted; grants RSUs and warrants to employees
Deirdre P. Connelly named Chair; Pernille Erenbjerg Deputy Chair. 5,213 RSUs (DKK1,645/share) and 4,485 warrants (exercise DKK1,645; Black‑Scholes value DKK530.62). Vesting in 3 years.
19 March 2026
Croda opens Dahej manufacturing facility in India
New Dahej plant boosts supply for Life Sciences, Consumer Care and Industrial sectors; uses low‑carbon power, ZLD, RSPO feedstocks, advanced ops, safety focus and women-led packaging.
19 March 2026
Heidelberg Materials to reduce clinker production at Skövde plant
Skövde will shift from clinker making to cement-only from 2027, sourcing clinker mainly from Slite due to weak construction demand; consultations on organisational changes will follow.
19 March 2026
Equinor Annual Report 2025
Record production and strong cash results in 2025; safety improved; adjusted operating income $27.6B; production 2,137 mboe/d; renewables +25%; emissions −34% since 2015.
19 March 2026
LANXESS expects recovery from H2 2026 at the earliest
2025 revenue -10.9% to €5.673bn; EBITDA pre-exceptionals €510m (-16.9%). Net debt down. Permanent cost cuts ~€100m, ~550 jobs. 2026 EBITDA guide €450–550m.
18 March 2026
TotalEnergies Annual Shareholders' Meeting — May 29, 2026
Board convenes May 29 meeting; renews three directors for 3 years; appoints Slawomir Krupa to replace Mark Cutifani; seeks to raise chair/CEO age limits; submits pay, finance and sustainability items.
18 March 2026
Huntsman opens expanded Performance Products unit in Petfurdo, Hungary
Expanded plant began operations in 2026, boosting global capacity for amine catalysts (JEFFCAT) used in polyurethane, coatings, metalworking and electronics; project backed by Hungarian grant.
18 March 2026
Refining and Chemical Engineering Group 2025 results
2025: operating revenue RMB700.74B, net profit RMB18.07B; new contracts RMB1,012.48B; first-time special dividend; tech licensing RMB10.13B; overseas front-end wins; front-end/EPC >80% backlog; ESG AA
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